research and development
noun
: studies and tests that are done in order to design new or improved products
The company has a large budget for research and development.
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As a result, Television City will now house the company’s virtual production and research and development lab, offering LED volume possibilities to projects that shoot there.
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Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
6 July 2026
The agreement is aimed at translating research and development into practical defense applications more quickly while helping the Netherlands build stronger positions in international defense and dual-use technology chains.
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Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 July 2026
Emerging African manufacturers, meanwhile, still need earlier support for research and development, clinical trials, and regulatory dossiers.
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Paul Adepoju,
semafor.com,
2 July 2026
Historically, corporations have often formed internal organizations to stimulate innovation, including research and development departments and internal labs.
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Anis Uzzaman,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
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Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
6 July 2026
The agreement is aimed at translating research and development into practical defense applications more quickly while helping the Netherlands build stronger positions in international defense and dual-use technology chains.
—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 July 2026
Emerging African manufacturers, meanwhile, still need earlier support for research and development, clinical trials, and regulatory dossiers.
—
Paul Adepoju,
semafor.com,
2 July 2026
Historically, corporations have often formed internal organizations to stimulate innovation, including research and development departments and internal labs.
—
Anis Uzzaman,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
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“Research and development.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/research%20and%20development. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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